❖ Confession of Sin

Lord Jesus Christ, you carry the lost sheep back into the fold in your arms,

and deign to hear the confession of the publican—

graciously remit all my guilt and sin.

Lord, you hear the penitent thief, you have set a heritage of mercy for your saints,

and have not withheld pardon from the sinner—

hear the prayers of your servants according to your mercy. Amen.

[Wilhelm Loehe]